Brothascomics Podcast

Saturday, June 6, 2015

AQUABRO ? JASON MOMOA IS ARTHUR CURRY

Warner Bros. Pictures has just announced that director James Wan (Furious Seven, The Conjuring) is officially set to take the helm of the studio’s upcoming Aquaman
feature film! Jason Momoa (“Game of Thrones”) is starring as the
sea-dwelling superhero. The announcement was made today by Greg
Silverman, President, Creative Development and Worldwide Production,
Warner Bros. Pictures.
“We’ve been so lucky to have worked with James, first on New Line’s
‘The Conjuring’ and now on their upcoming ‘The Conjuring 2,'” says
Silverman, “and are thrilled to have him on board as we continue to
expand our DC slate. The ‘Aquaman’ film will be a major tentpole picture
for us and James’s span of work has proven him able to take on any
manner of project, bringing his incredible creative talent and unique
voice to the material.”
Wan will also be supervising the script by Kurt Johnstad (300, 300: Rise of an Empire). Charles Roven, Deborah Snyder and Zack Snyder will serve as producers.
“James is not only a great storyteller but can make action truly
explode on the big screen,” says Roven, “and Jason has a dynamic
presence that commands your attention. Together, they will bring an
undeniable vitality and energy to this character as he headlines his
first feature film.”
The character’s first comic book appearance was in 1941’s “More Fun
Comics” #73. Created by Paul Norris and Mort Weisinger, Aquaman went on
to become a founding member of the Justice League of America two decades
later. Until now, the character has never made it to the big
screen. Aquaman’s sole live-action appearance was as a teen on the WB’s
“Smallville.” The character was planned for a spinoff series, “Mercy
Reef,” but the property never made it beyond the pilot stage.
Before appearing in his solo film, Momoa’s Aquaman will make his big screen debut in Zack Snyder’s Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, set to hit theaters on March 25, 2016. It’s also a near certainty that he’ll be back for Justice League: Part One, arriving November 10, 2017.Aquamanthen hits the following summer with Justice League: Part Twofollowing onJune 14, 2019.